How to Visit Singapore

Transcript “When Singapore gets overwhelming and you just want to unwind, visit Sentosa Island, off the southern coast of the main island, for some fun away from the bustling city. For longer visits, you can even stay in a resort and relax and rejuvenate in one of the island’s three spas. This is the place …

Transcript “In Singapore’s Chinatown you’ll find the beautiful Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the city’s oldest Chinese temples. This temple is central to Singapore’s Chinese community and has been a part of Singapore’s history for centuries; even before the temple itself was built, it was the site of a shrine constructed by the first …

Transcript “One of the best things about Singapore is all the nature that lives alongside this modern city. The Singapore Botanic Gardens span 183 acres and include a stunning variety of botanic treasures. You can visit just to take a walk through the grounds or join the Singaporeans who practice tai chi here in the …

Transcript Singapore is famous for its food, which is plentiful, flavorful, and often inexpensive. For local cuisine, hawker centers like Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell Road Hawker Center are your best bets. There, you can find favorites such as chili crab– delicious, fresh, juicy crab cooked in sweet chili sauce. Another famous local specialty you’ll …

Transcript “A lot of Singapore is easy to walk around, but the tropical heat can make it unpleasant sometimes. Luckily, if you don’t want to work up a sweat, there are plenty of other reliable options. Singapore’s taxis are safe, clean, relatively inexpensive, and the drivers are helpful. Taxis are a good choice if you’re …

Transcript Given how close to the Equator the island of Singapore is, it’s going to be pretty hot no matter what time of year you visit. Fortunately, air conditioning is very common in Singapore, and the locals won’t think less of you for taking advantage of it–they do too. You should expect it to rain …

Transcript Visiting Singapore’s museums is a great way to learn about the rich cultures that characterize this diverse island. Dig into the history of Singapore at the National Museum of Singapore. This is officially Singapore’s oldest museum, it has kept up with the island’s history even while it was happening. But that doesn’t mean it’s …

Transcript “Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Singapore is the wildlife thriving so close to the city. The Singapore Botanic Gardens stretch over hundreds of acres, including the National Orchid Garden and ten acres of natural, preserved rainforest. You should also check out the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, where a broad variety of birds from …

Transcript Singapore is small, but very densely populated with people from a variety of cultures. On the north bank of the Singapore River is the historic district. Though the majority of the colonial city is gone now, important government buildings remain as well as a statue of Singapore’s founder, Stamford Raffles. The south bank is …